Reporter Lee Jin-ho
2025.03.12
Daehee Kim, CEO of ModigenceVision, provides customized 3D vision solutions optimized for the application fields and characteristics of customer products. Customized production is based on a diverse lineup of 2D/3D cameras, SoCs, and interface modules.
ModigenceVision is a company that develops and manufactures customized hardware and software related to 3D vision systems. It was founded by CEO Daehee Kim in June 2023. CEO Kim has a Ph.D. in image engineering from the Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science at Chung-Ang University, where he studied image processing, computer vision-based image analysis and improvement, object detection and recognition, and 3D vision processing.
Based on his knowledge of image engineering, he worked for about seven years at ‘N’, a camera module manufacturer. During his tenure, he was in charge of Stereo Vision and ToF (Time of Flight) camera modules, process facilities, and mass production process setup, and has experience supplying robot vacuum cleaners and medical devices to ‘S’, a major domestic company. Based on this experience, he founded ModigenceVision.
CEO Kim said, “The company name ModigenceVision means ‘gathering and distributing technology’,” and introduced it as “a company that develops and manufactures hardware and software related to 3D vision systems based on image sensor-based camera modules and 3D camera modules.”
ModigenceVision’s target markets include robots and smart systems (smart factories, smart farms, etc.), defense, medicine, and other fields. CEO Kim said, “We expect that the depth data obtained from the 3D camera will be applied to products and fields that require autonomous driving, digital twins, and 3D analysis.” He added, “In particular, vision systems are being introduced to various fields and products due to the development of artificial intelligence, and their applications are expected to expand further.”
ModigenceVision’s flagship item is a 3D camera module. Currently, two types of camera modules are in prototype development based on the ToF sensor, with the goal of launching them in March 2025. The products are delivered to customers as DVK (development kits) for testing and promotion. In the future, they will be designed, developed, and manufactured in a customized manner to reflect customer needs.
“ModigenceVision’s business is in the B2B format, where the camera module is used as a component in the customer’s product. At this time, peripheral devices (RGB camera, SoC board, interface board, camera driver, etc.) are required so that the customer can use the camera module freely. Therefore, we provide convenience by configuring a customized package with the camera module to reflect the customer’s needs. In particular, many prospective customers lack the technology and manpower for vision systems. Therefore, ModigenceVision provides 3D vision system and algorithm development services.”
Existing 3D cameras are off-the-shelf products, so customers must purchase them and develop products according to the components. However, ModigenceVision’s camera modules can be optimized for customers’ products, enabling them to create the best solutions.
“ModigenceVision’s ToF camera module can be developed with high resolution, long distance, and fewer resources compared to existing ToF-based camera modules. And because it is manufactured by removing unnecessary functions, it can be produced at a lower price than off-the-shelf products. We support software technologies related to camera drivers and systems required to apply the camera module. This reduces time and cost, and when 3D vision algorithms and applications are required, we provide services to support customers’ areas of weakness (human resources, technology).”
ModigenceVision was selected for FreeTips in December 2024 and attracted seed investment from 99 Degrees Investment Association No. 1. In 2025, it plans to pursue deep-tech TIPS and attract additional investment.
Regarding his motivation for starting the business, CEO Kim said:
“The structure of Korea’s camera module industry is focused on mass production, such as mobile and automotive, and prioritizes manufacturing capabilities rather than self-development. As a result, small businesses that produce small quantities of products or newly apply cameras have to use ready-made products from China rather than making and using the desired form. In this case, technical support is often lacking, and it is difficult to review issues that arise due to cameras in advance when developing products. I decided to start a business because I thought I could target a niche market in an industrial structure where existing module companies do not provide support due to small quantities.”
After founding the company, CEO Kim said, “I feel a sense of accomplishment when I personally develop the ideas I had while working at the company on ‘how to meet customer needs’ and when my thoughts are proven right through technical support.”
ModigenceVision members are all developers, consisting of hardware, optical, and mechanical design engineers who can develop 3D cameras and peripheral devices, as well as software personnel who can develop 3D vision systems, algorithms, and applications.
Regarding future plans, CEO Kim said, “ModigenceVision will launch various special cameras, starting with 3D cameras, which are the basis of vision systems required by various industries. We will present a digital twin-based platform to the world by grafting vision algorithms centered on hardware-based camera systems.”
“Until now, vision systems have been in a two-dimensional world. However, this world is composed of three dimensions. ModigenceVision will present technology that can project real-world space as it is into digital three dimensions.”
Date of Establishment: June 2023
Main Business: 3D Camera module, RGB Camera module, SoC board, Interface board, Vision system & Algorithm Development
Achievements: Completed delivery of cameras for domestic delivery robots; development of 3D cameras and systems for logistics volume detection systems
